Van Aken Stables

10/10/2026

Cate and Canterella van de Hogeborg Z stepped up into their first .90 and claimed 3rd!
Love watching all the girls progress and strengthening their bond with their horses in and out of the show ring!

10/10/2026

Enjoying a perfect day here at Brownland!

10/10/2026

Kara and Smooth Sailing had a fabulous start to their weekend at Brownland Farm’s Autumn challenge. They started the morning off in the $10,000 Brownland Derby and finished the day by claiming second in the THIS Medal and in the Hamel Medal!

10/09/2026

Getting ready to derby!

10/07/2026

Meanwhile it’s fall perfection at home🍁

09/29/2026

Sometimes you need a little gallop🏇🐎

09/14/2026

Clare & Midnight Perfect Ten had an extra special weekend! They started their summer in the Trot-a-Pole division, and wrapped it up by confidently stepping into the Cross Rail division! What an exciting accomplishment for this pair! We couldn’t be prouder of the confidence Clare has built and the progress these two have made together.

09/14/2026

Kara & Smooth Sailing kicked off their summer at HITS Chicago at Lamplight, stepping into the 3’ Limit Equitation for the very first time — and made it look like a breeze! All their hard work and dedication paid off as they finished the summer as the Limit Equitation Circuit Champions!
We absolutely love watching our students put in the work, build confidence, and enjoy the journey along the way. ✨

09/07/2026